REVIEW – Leatherman brand multi-tools have been part of my EDC since long before EDC became a mainstream term to describe what we carry with us every day. The problem that I’ve faced has been the tradeoff between pocket space and functionality–the most useful tools often took up too much space in my pocket, even […]
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REVIEW – I am always looking for the next best thing in a compact multitool, and when a company offers some innovation to the form factor – I am obliged to try it. SOG, having recently been acquired by GSM Outdoors in December of 2021, has made such an offer. The SOG Flash MT boasts
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NEWS – You may have seen the Leatherman Tread bracelet in the past. This stainless steel wearable multi-tool bracelet features treads/links that have 29 built-in tools like screwdrivers, bit drivers, and wrenches. The Leatherman Tread is a stand-alone bracelet, but you can convert it into an Apple Watch band with an adapter from BestTechTool. The
Turn your Apple Watch into a Leatherman multi-tool! Read More
NEWS – The brand new Gerber Stake Out is a multi-tool that features a special tool for people who enjoy the great outdoors and more specifically tent camping. The Stake Out has a built-in tent stake puller that will make tear down and packing faster and easier. Not a camper? No worries. The Gerber Stake
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Did you know that the original Leatherman multi-tool wasn’t called the Leatherman? The prototype for the now-famous tool was called Mr.Crunch, but one of the main tools, a double pair of pliers, was too expensive to manufacture back in 1975. Now Leatherman is bringing back this iconic lost feature and combining it with their most
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NEWS – Full-sized multi-tools are great and we love them here at The Gadgeteer. But many people’s EDC needs are more basic. That’s where a pen like the Kilitn 10-in-1 tactile pen might be an alternative choice. First of all, the Kilitn is a pen so it can replace an item that you’re already carrying
Here’s a multi-tool that puts 10 tools in your EDC pen! Read More
NEWS – Swiss Army knives make great multi-tools but the built-in scissors are way too small to be truly useful. If you find yourself needing scissors more than other tools, then check out the True Dual Cutter 2-in-1 EDC cutting tool. The Dual Cutter features a fine-edged Tanto blade and a pair of spring-loaded scissors.
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REVIEW – Thus far I have been very successful at remodeling my basement and one specific reason is that I am a guy who believes in having just about every relevant tool and a few that may not be relevant but can be invaluable when trying to do something slightly “irregular” or outside of the
BIBURY Multi-tool Axe review – I bet your multi-tool can’t chop and hammer like this one! Read More
NEWS – The Omniblade from Teryx is a 4-in-1 multi-tool for your outdoor adventures. It is made of hardened steel and has a paracord-wrapped handle on both ends. Grip it one way and you can use it as a saw or machete to slash your way through the underbrush on your next jungle expedition. Then
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REVIEW – One thing I’m fond of is multi-tools. If I have a tool in my vehicle, backpack, or camping box, I always prefer that it have more than one function if possible. The Adventure Mate 5-in-1 multi-tool is just such a multi-purpose tool, but let’s see how it performs. What is it? The Adventure
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – There are so many EDC items out there today I could probably write about them until the end of time. So, I’m always on the lookout for something unique. The PICHI X2：Titanium All-In-One Pocket Tool is such an item. This EDC tool not only has a stunning design, but it is also
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NEWS – If you are looking for a clever multi-tool that you can clip onto your keychain, you might want to check out the DoohicKey ClipKey Tool. This tool has all the functionality of a typical multi-tool with none of the bulk. Its durable stainless-steel construction is travel- and airport-friendly. This 5-in-1 multi-tool has a
This multi-tool isn’t a watchamacallit it’s a DoohicKey Read More
NEWS – It’s time for yet another multi-tool and today for your consideration, I have the Bibury Multitool Axe. I know that when most people think about multi-tools, they think of Leatherman or Swiss Army/Victorinox. But Bibury multi-tools are more affordable than those other brands while still providing quality tools. Like Leatherman, the Bibury Multitool
I bet your multi-tool can’t chop wood and hammer nails like this one! Read More
NEWS – The WRENCHit from Mininch is an unusual stainless steel multi-tool that features a rail design that holds 5 tabs with a pop-a-point design. There are 10 tabs that include 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13mm box wrenches, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5 mm spoke wrenches, Shimano® 4.3, 4.4 mm spoke wrenches, and of
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NEWS – The Novel Carry SlideKick is a 12-in-1 multi-tool that pairs good looks with cool features like a built-in bit driver, rulers, a wrench, a pry-bar that doubles as a flat screwdriver and internal storage for the 3 included micro WIHA bits (or any micro 4mm bits). Made of stainless steel or titanium, the
You won’t let anyone pry this multi-tool pry-bar from your pocket! Read More
NEWS – There’s still plenty of time to grab this stocking stuffer for the multi-tool collectors on your holiday shopping list. It’s the ATECH 10-in-1 carabiner multi-tool. It’s constructed of stainless steel and is designed to be included in your EDC (every day carry). It features 10 functions that include a carabiner, box cutter, Philips
This 10-in-1 carabiner multi-tool will make a great stocking stuffer for EDC fans! Read More
NEWS – Seem’s like the more popular multitools become, the more versatile they become. There are multitools for seemingly everyone, from campers to do-it-yourselfers. I recently came across one from Tactica designed for cyclists, the M.110 Bike Multitool. It interested me because of my recent acquisition of the TurboAnt Thunder T1 Fat Tire electric bike.
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NEWS – I get a lot of packages, so the tool I use the most is a utility knife or what others might call a box cutter. Today I want to show you a utility knife that is much more than just a basic box cutter. The Neiko utility knife has multi-tool features that include
Here is a utility knife that does double duty as a multi-tool! Read More
NEWS – Back in 2014, Andy told us about the Slidebelts Survival Belt Kickstarter campaign and now seven years later, I want to show you their updated Survival Belt 2.0. You might as well call this a wearable multi-tool because this belt features a built-in stainless steel knife with a titanium nitride coating, a Ferro
Here’s a multi-tool that you wear around your waist! Read More
NEWS – The Flextailgear FLEX TOOL 30-in-1 multi-tool is a stocking stuffer idea for new EDC fans on your holiday shopping list. I say new EDC fans because this multi-tool might be more of a novelty than a functional tool. But that’s just a guess on my part only because it has so many built-in
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